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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 63.98 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 63.98 and 27.94 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 63.98 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/63.98 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 63.98 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 1,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.41/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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